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Aromatherapy in patients with cancer: hope for anxiety, but not for depression?
31 décembre 2025
By Lila Rouland | Published on December 31, 2025 | 3 min readAnxiety and depression affect a substantial proportion of people with cancer, severely impacting quality of life and adherence to treatment. Although psychotropic medications are commonly prescribed, their side effects (drowsiness, dependence, headaches) justify the growing interest in complementary therapies, including aromatherapy. Thi
By Lila Rouland | Published on December 31, 2025 | 3 min read
Anxiety and depression affect a substantial proportion of people with cancer, severely impacting quality of life and adherence to treatment. Although psychotropic medications are commonly prescribed, their side effects (drowsiness, dependence, headaches) justify the growing interest in complementary therapies, including aromatherapy. This approach uses essential oils to relieve psychological symptoms via inhalation or massage. However, its clinical effectiveness remains debated.
Anxiety and depression affect a substantial proportion of people with cancer, severely impacting quality of life and adherence to treatment. Although psychotropic medications are commonly prescribed, their side effects (drowsiness, dependence, headaches) justify the growing interest in complementary therapies, including aromatherapy. This approach uses essential oils to relieve psychological symptoms via inhalation or massage. However, its clinical effectiveness remains debated.
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Scientific reference
The Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety and Depression in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Dan Li,et al. Frontiers in Public Health, Volume 10, Article 853056, le 30 mai 2022
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